New 2017 Skoda Rapid Launched with All New Looks – Check Expert Reviews

Skoda is a Czech automobile manufacturer company launched an updated version of Rapid Sedan car in Indian market in 2016. Now in 2017, the company launched new Skoda Rapid 2017 in country. This new car comes with several high end features. If we talk about the features of Skoda Rapid 2017 then we want to tell that this time the car launched with reverse camera parking and soft touch boot release button and 16 inches alloy wheels. So let’s have a look on Skoda Rapid 2017 Price, Design, specifications, Mileage etc.

Skoda Rapid 2017 Price in India, Design, Interior, Exterior, Mileage

The Skoda Rapid got a major design update compared to previous version. The front of this car looks sleeker now just because of redesigned headlights, front grille and foglamp. If we compare in character line then the latest version has sharper character line. The front and side profile of New Skoda Rapid looks refreshing.

If we talk about rear then let us tell you that the company hasn’t done any major changes at rear side of car. They just added a smoked outline the tail lamp assembly and boot lip spoiler.

New Skoda 2017 Interior is almost same because of dashboard layout. But after sitting on driving seat, you will feel the new changes. It has ebony sand dual tone combo on dashboard and it feels so well built together.

The most important addition that the company made in this new version is 6.5 inches color touch screen entertainment system. You will get USB, Bluetooth with mirrorlink connectivity. You will also get sensing wipers and the steering is completely adjustable for height.

Skoda Rapid Specifications

Engine

Max Power

Max Torque

1.5-litre TDI Diesel

108bhp at 4400rpm

250Nm at 1500-2500rpm

1.6-litre MPI Petrol

103.5bhp at 5250rpm

153Nm at 3800rpm

The new 2017 Skoda Rapid comes with two engine variants – a 1.6 litre MPI petrol and another one is a 1.5 litre TDI diesel. It can produce a top power output of 103bhp at 5,250rpm and 153Nm of torque at 3800rpm. The oil burner can produce 108bhp power at 4,400rpm and 250Nm of torque b/w 1500-2500npm. The petrol variant comes with 5 speed manual and 6 speed automatic gearbox, at the other side diesel engine comes with 5 speed manual or 7 speed DSG automatic transmission.

Skoda Rapid 2017 Features

Soft Touch boot release button

Reverse Parking Camera

Revised Bumper with Black cladding

Fog Lamps

Cruise Control

Rain Sensing Wipers

Dual Tone Seat Upholstery

ABS and Dual Front Airbags

16 inches allow wheals

2017 Skoda Rapid Mileage

The new 2017 Skoda Rapid diesel engine is more powerful in the terms of mileage. It gives around 21.13 KM/L and 21.72 KM/L with updated engine. On the other hand, the petrol engine returns mileage of 15.4KM/L and 14.84KM/L